Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Shift Manager Maintenance (Electrical) in Coatesville, PA. The role leads specialized craft teams across high-voltage, motor repair, and plant HVAC/combustion systems, ensuring safe, reliable plant operations.

The candidate will supervise technicians, act as technical SME during outages, and enforce NFPA 70E and LOTO protocols for zero-incident operations. A strong electrical background is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma and supervisory experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Electrical/Electronics experience required.
• NFPA 70E knowledge and high-voltage safety understanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise specialized craft technicians and shop personnel across HV, motor repair, and plant systems.
• Serve as escalation authority during outages and major plant downtime.
• Oversee routine maintenance and switching for substations up to 138kV and feeders.
• Guide diagnostics/repairs on 5,000+HP motors, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs and crane controls.

Skills

High school diploma

Supervisory experience

Electrical/Electronics experience

NFPA 70E knowledge

HV switching protocols

Heavy manufacturing background

Crane controls experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology or apprenticeship

Job description

Location: Coatesville, PA Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Shift Manager Maintenance (Electrical). The Shift Manager plays a critical role coordinating daily activities in the operation on site. This role will also oversee specialized trade crews responsible for maintaining critical plant-wide electrical, control, and power distribution systems. We are seeking a hands-on technical leader who thrives on complex troubleshooting, can serve as an escalation point during critical plant outages, and holds an unyielding commitment to workplace safety in high-hazard electrical environments.

Summary of Responsibilities

Directly supervise specialized craft technicians and shop personnel across High Voltage, Industrial Electronics, Motor Repair, and Plant HVAC/Combustion groups. Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert and escalation authority during unexpected downtime events and scheduled major plant outages. Oversee operations, routine maintenance, and switching for medium-and high-voltage substations up to 138kV, as well as major plant distribution feeders. Guide diagnostics and repairs on 5,000+HP mill drive motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLC architecture, HMIs, crane remote systems, and process instrumentation. Enforce strict adherence to NFPA 70E standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, arc-flash boundary rules, and high-voltage safety procedures to ensure zero-incident operations Coach and upskill craftspeople, ensuring team members have the tools, training, and technical guidance required for high-precision trade work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing or heavy industry
• Electrical/Electronics experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) with 3+ years of hands-on troubleshooting experience in heavy manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology, completion of a recognized industrial electrical apprenticeship, or equivalent trade school degree.
• 5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical/electronics troubleshooting experience, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or frontline management role.
• Strong operational knowledge of NFPA 70E, high-voltage switching protocols, and medium/high-voltage substation safety.
• Background in heavy manufacturing, metals/steel processing, power generation, chemical processing, heavy paper/pulp, or military electrical power distribution.
• Hands-on familiarity with industrial combustion systems, motor shop/rewind operations, or overhead crane radio controls.

Company

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability. Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.